December
Allan Rayman Lyrics
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Boy, you gotta let her go
How you put up with the boy, you put her on a pedestal
She just satisfy him, so he say so
What the devil wants, she was beautiful
Never loved again, I got the music though
Where I got the music though?
I was tied to the melody
This is how the story go
Crossroads, crossroads, crossroad
Never thought he'd live to see her love
Someone who's just like her
No one could be that cool
And now the summer's dead
With her long lights gone amber
She can't stay forever 23
December is a lonely holiday
Drinks will come and feelings, they will go
Love is strong, but lust will always go
Don't speak to him about love, he gave his heart to her
Don't speak to him about love, he gave his heart to her
Love is something he knows nothing of
Don't speak to him about love, he gave his heart to her
You'll be dressed up, pieced up like a queen
It begins, the night was young
They spoke of something strong
If it's all just future broken hearts
The new kid's lost in sex, drugs killed the king of him
December is a lonely holiday
Drinks will come and feelings, they will go
Love is strong, but lust will always go
You tie yourself to love, you gave her flesh and blood
You tie yourself to love, you gave her flesh and blood
Wedding bells and white-clad girls are grand
She plans her masquerade, her father's money spent
To your man, you know not what you've done
You tie yourself to love, you gave her flesh and blood
Youth is killed at age of 23
December is a lonely holiday
Drinks will come and feelings, they will go
Love is strong, but lust will always go
Episode, not another episode
Boy, you gotta let her go
How you put up with the boy, you put her on a pedestal
She just satisfy him, so he say so
The lyrics of Allan Rayman's "December" narrate a story of heartbreak and loss, with the singer struggling to cope with the memory of his lost love. The opening lines, "Episode, not another episode, boy, you gotta let her go," suggest that this is not the first breakup he's gone through, indicating a pattern of failed relationships.
The singer puts his former flame on a pedestal, perhaps idolizing her to an unhealthy degree. However, he recognizes that her beauty may have been the devil's lure, causing him to easily fall prey to her charms. Despite this, he cannot help but love her and is reminiscing about the moments they shared together. The line "I was tied to the melody in the sound of music tho" may be interpreted as music playing a pivotal role in his healing process.
The chorus signifies that December, a month of celebrations, feels lonely and bittersweet for the singer, with drinks coming and feelings going. He acknowledges that love is strong but lust can easily fizzle out, and he advises those around him not to speak to him about love as he has given his heart to someone who has broken it. The song ends with a repetition of the opening lines, emphasizing the need to let go and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Episode, not another episode
This is not the first time this has happened
Boy, you gotta let her go
You need to move on from her
How you put up with the boy, you put her on a pedestal
You have idealized her to a great extent
She just satisfy him, so he say so
She only satisfies him and nothing more
What the devil wants, she was beautiful
She was extremely attractive and tempting
Never loved again, I got the music though
After losing her love, he found solace in music
Where I got the music though?
He questions where he found music as an outlet
I was tied to the melody
He was emotionally connected to his music
In the sound of music tho, UH
The sound of his music was therapeutic for him
This is how the story go
This is how his story unfolded
Crossroads, crossroads, crossroad
He finds himself at a crucial point in his life
Never thought he'd live to see her love
He never expected her to love someone else
Someone who's just like her
The person she fell for is similar to her
No one could be that cool
He feels inferior to her new lover
And now the summer's dead
His relationship with her is over
With her long lights gone amber
The memories of their relationship are fading
She can't stay forever 23
She cannot remain young and wild forever
December is a lonely holiday
December, a time of reflection, is a lonely holiday for him
Drinks will come and feelings, they will go
He tries to cope with his emotions through alcohol
Love is strong, but lust will always go
True love endures, but lust fades away
Don't speak to him about love, he gave his heart to her
He is emotionally scarred after giving his heart to her
Love is something he knows nothing of
He is disillusioned by love
You'll be dressed up, pieced up like a queen
She will be glamorous and beautiful
It begins, the night was young
A new night starts with endless possibilities
They spoke of something strong
They spoke about a deep connection
If it's all just future broken hearts
If their relationship is doomed to be another broken heart
The new kid's lost in sex, drugs killed the king of him
Youthful indulgences took his innocence and contributed to his downfall
You tie yourself to love, you gave her flesh and blood
He gave his all to her
Wedding bells and white-clad girls are grand
Weddings are beautiful occasions
She plans her masquerade, her father's money spent
She is planning an extravagant event with the help of her wealthy father
To your man, you know not what you've done
You have no idea what you have done to the man who truly loved you
Youth is killed at age of 23
Her wild youth ended relatively young
Contributed by Ian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.